Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Severe Itchiness After Stop Using Melacare?
hi doctor i am abirami .. i m a medico. past 3 years i was using melacare.. now if i stop using it now.. getting rashes al over the face nd.. itching to.. how to cure this problm.. i am really scared of this.. tat i can gt any complication becoz of this pls help me out any one pls
Thu, 19 Jan 2017
Hi,
As per your complain Melacare is a steroid based cream containing Mometasone furoate [steroid]+ Tretonoin and Hydroquinone. Steroid based creams when used for long term makes the skin addicted or used to it leading to Steroid Dependance and once you stop using the cream it causes withdrawal side effects and the same thing you are facing now.
Itching and rashes on your face are due to side effect of the steroid cream and nothing else. I would suggest you to consult a Dermatologist who can evaluate you clinically and also advise you a low potency steroid cream that has to be used for a week regularly and then gradually tapering down the use and then will be stopped gradually.
It will help in preventing side effects of sudden withdrawal. As of now you can take anti histamine like Levocetrizine to reduce itching and redness. Do cool compresses on face and wash face with cool water. You can apply cooled aloe vera gel on face to soothe the skin. Avoid any chemical based skin cosmetic.
Hope this information helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks and regards,
Dr. Honey Nandwani Arora
As per your complain Melacare is a steroid based cream containing Mometasone furoate [steroid]+ Tretonoin and Hydroquinone. Steroid based creams when used for long term makes the skin addicted or used to it leading to Steroid Dependance and once you stop using the cream it causes withdrawal side effects and the same thing you are facing now.
Itching and rashes on your face are due to side effect of the steroid cream and nothing else. I would suggest you to consult a Dermatologist who can evaluate you clinically and also advise you a low potency steroid cream that has to be used for a week regularly and then gradually tapering down the use and then will be stopped gradually.
It will help in preventing side effects of sudden withdrawal. As of now you can take anti histamine like Levocetrizine to reduce itching and redness. Do cool compresses on face and wash face with cool water. You can apply cooled aloe vera gel on face to soothe the skin. Avoid any chemical based skin cosmetic.
Hope this information helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Thanks and regards,
Dr. Honey Nandwani Arora
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....